Roger Federer: 'I am so close to 100 titles, I will give it a go'

will seek his 100th career-title at the Australian Open. The Swiss player won his 99th in Basel last year, and he failed to achieve the historical milestone in Paris and ATP Finals in London. Ahead of the Australian Open, Federer said: 99 is already an incredible number.

Im so close, Ill give it a go. Every tournament I go to people might talk about it. Again, Im not trying to look too far ahead. But if I made 100 at the Australian Id take it, Id gladly accept it and Ill give it all I have.

Federer won six Australian Open titles so far. He added: I love seeing highlights, with all the music, its very emotional. I cant believe its been 20 years, plus juniors, plus qualifying, so its been more actually.

How good it was to win another five-set thriller in the final last year. It was epic, it was unbelievable. I was seeking confirmation that my level of play was good from practice. In the off-season, I felt great. It was a great event and I played some great tennis.

Meanwhile, Darren Cahill commented on : Nicks the most dangerous floater by far as hes beaten all the top guys. Hes coming into his home Grand Slam fresh, hungry and no-one will want to play him.

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